picky Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Well, guys, I admit it!....... Verna and I have been keeping a secret from you guys since last November: Home Theater Magazine contacted us then and offered to do a spread on our theater in the Audio Video Interiors supplement that is on the inside of each of their magazine issues. We discovered last night that the June 2006 issue of 'Home Theater Magazine' in now in some (not all) book stores, if you are interesting in reviewing the 3-page spread they did on us. The article begins on page 84. The mag is $4.99. There is more write-up and photos that will be posted to the link below. But since this information is preliminary, the link is not yet active. So, please try over the next week and it should begin working (I hope). http://www.audiovideointeriors.com/readersqa/0606diy/ Obviously, an opportunity such as this does not come around to most people very often. We certainly were floored and we are thrilled with the outcome. One thing I want to stress here is that the magazine forgot to mention the photo credits. The majority of the photos were taken by my good friend and colleague from work, Daniel J. Kmeicik, whom is a very accomplished, amateur photographer. His favorite subjects are flowers and wildlife. Some of Dan's other work may be seen on Photo.net under his nickname, "Onyo": http://www.photo.net/photos/onyonet We hope you will enjoy the article and photos. We had fun putting it all together and we feel very honored to have been included in their magazine. -Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzp Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Awesome Glenn!!! I can't wait to read the article. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Very cool, Picky! All of us here now know somebody famous [] Seriously, you did such a fabulous job and you're getting all the recognition that you so richly deserve. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Excellent Picky!!! I'll be looking for that issue. When is the issue on the garage system coming out?-) Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 HAT'S OFF TO YOU!!!!........Good Job......Enjoy....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Glenn I'll have to pick up a copy. Enjoy the fame[] JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Glenn- congratulations on the layout in the magazine. But don't you know any professional photographers who would have done the job for you? (jk, I'm sure any friend of yours was 'picky' enough about the job to do fantastic work) Can't wait to get the issue. Make sure to frame a copy in the lobby of the theatre! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted May 13, 2006 Author Share Posted May 13, 2006 Hey, thanks, guys. Your good words always mean a lot to me! I hope you enjoy the article when you get it. I made sure to mention the Klipsch forum in the text, especially since everyone here was such a big help to me during the planning and construction phases. There will be more photos and text available once that web site link goes active. Regarding a plaque: I was contacted by a company called, "In the news". They are shipping me a plaque in about 2 weeks that will have the 3-page article in color, laminated and mounted to wood along with a brass plate beneath with the magazine name, issue number and our names engraved on it. If we decide to keep it, naturally it's up to us to purchase. We'll have to chose a "premier" spot in which to hang it. That's going to be a difficult choice as we have so little wall space in our tiny house. If we like the plaque, I'm sure we'll fine just the right spot. Michael: Sorry buddy. It was much easier to ask Dan to do the shoot, knowing you live 4-1/2 hours away. [] BTW: Dan just sold his Nikon F100 and bought a D70. It should arrive this week. He's all geeked! Chris: I love the Nick Danger (3rd Eye) avatar! Firesign Theater rules! [] -Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 I hope you enjoy the article when you get it... There will be more photos and text available once that web site link goes active. Your HT is a great use of space and real warm looking. You'll have to put a copy of that article on your smallhouse web site... We'll have to chose a "premier" spot in which to hang it. That's going to be a difficult choice as we have so little wall space in our tiny house. If we like the plaque, I'm sure we'll fine just the right spot. You could always put it up next to those Heresys... [] ROb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 congratulations Picky...looking forward to seeing it...Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Congrats Picky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Well I'm going to be featured in the next issue of Playgirl magazine.[] Ok, I'm full of crap.[:-*] I'm just jealous and so insecure.[:$] Anyway, a hardy congratulations on a job well done Glenn. Enjoy your fame! [] All fifteen minutes.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Congratulations! It is excellent to see the good works of this forum shown off by other industry mags. From the pics and comments I've seen here, I have the utmost confidence that you did yourself and Klipsch proud. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Picky, Congrats,if there is a guy who deserves it it is you.I will buy a copy of the HT Mag.Hey I buy one each month.You put some hard work now you can enjoy it.Again good to hear,I will check it out. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted May 13, 2006 Author Share Posted May 13, 2006 "Playgirl"? FOTFL!!!! LOL Good one! [] Wow, guys. Thanks so very much for all of your wonderful compliments. Each of your comments is very dear to me. Verna and I are very flattered. The whole process has been very humbling. We finally came to the realization of just how much work the project was while I was writing the text for the article and "re-living" the process start-to-finish on paper back in January. Another startling fact were the costs, when HT asked us to put our budget together. Once we finally added up everything, we were shocked: The cost was nearly ten-thousand more than we had estimated. If it weren't for "sweat-equity" this project would never have been possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Hey congrats!! I know Colter gushed big time over how anmazing it is Glenn. I would love to see/hear it someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleJ Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Congrats Picky!!!! and my subscription to HT magazine expired last month @$@#$@$ [] JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Wow, congrats! Any idea why they chose to feature your theater in their mag? Did you submit pics to them, or did somebody recommend your set-up be featured in their mag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 Wow, congrats! Any idea why they chose to feature your theater in their mag? Did you submit pics to them, or did somebody recommend your set-up be featured in their mag? Todd: Thanks. A little background: I used to subscribe to 'Audio Video Interiors' magazine for years until it went out-of print a couple of years ago. Since then, I began reading 'Home Theater' magazine, which now features an insert section called "Audio Video Interiors" in each issue. Both magazines are owned by Primedia in LA. It all came about back in November. I wrote an email to 'Home Theater's' editor, Maureen Jenson complaining they always seem to feature only theaters that are done by professional installers (CEDIA) for folks who appear to have very deep pockets and live in homes that are huge show-pieces. I challenged her to consider featuring HTs that are done by "the common man" ala DIY, on a budget and in homes that are less than spacious, once in a while. I sent her my web site as an example. Two weeks later, she was all over it! She sent an email to 'Audio Video Interiors' editor, Krissy Rushing asking her to persue an article featuring our place and CC'd me on the email. Both editiors work out of Primedia's LA office. Krissy sent me a release to sign, asked me to have a photographer shoot hi-rez images of the place and write about a 1,000-word piece on the construction, paying attention to any problems that arose. I sent her a DVD with about 30 photos and 2,800 words around the end of January. The rest is history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 That's awesome! Congrats again, I don't usually pick up HT, but I will check it out this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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